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Unit 1

Label the tools with words from the box. grease gun / paint-sprayer / pliers / screwdriver / spanner / tyre levers / welder / wrench

2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Label the garage equipment with words from the box. 4-post lift airline compressor jack tyre changer wheel balancer 1

2

3

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3

5

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Complete the sentences with words from 1 and 2. 1 I’m Mario. I’m a paint-sprayer. In my job, I use a paint-sprayer. 2 I’m Pedro. I’m a tyre fitter. In my job, I use ,a ,a 3 I’m Sven. I’m a welder. In my job, I use a 4 I’m Wayne. I’m a mechanic. In my job, I use a ,a and a

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Unit 1

Write the abbreviations from the box next to the words and phrases. Which word or phrase is not about cars? Underline it. hp l rpm cc mm cm km C hr kph 1 Celsius C

6 kilometre

2 centimetre

7 kilometres per hour

3 cubic centimetre

8 litre

4 horse power

9 millimetre

5 hour

5

10 revolutions per minute

Write the abbreviations for vehicle registrations from the box next to the countries. AT CH DE LR SI DK SE AU LB SA 1 Australia AU

6 Liberia

2 Austria

7 Saudi Arabia

3 Denmark

8 Slovenia

4 Germany

9 Sweden

5 Lebanon

6

10 Switzerland

Read the first half of a text about truck production and complete numbers 1-5 of the table. Then complete the text, using Numbers 6-10 from the table.

World truck production Here are the figures for world truck production. In first place is Japan, with six hundred and seventy-nine thousand, nine hundred and sixty-five units. In second place is China, with four hundred and sixteen thousand, eight hundred and ninetyfour units. In third place is the United States, with two hundred and fifty-eight thousand, two hundred and fifty-seven units. In fourth place is Germany, with one hundred and fifty-eight thousand, two hundred and twenty-six units. In fifth place is India, with one hundred and nine thousand, six hundred and twenty-six units. In sixth place is

World Truck Production Country 1 Japan

679,965

2 China 3 United States 4 Germany 5 India 6 Brazil

68,500

7 Spain

66,657

.

8 Mexico

53,395

.

9 Netherlands

47,500

.

10 France

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Automotive Industries Word List 7

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

airline

4-post lift

Celsius

cubic centimetre

centimetre

grease gun

compressor

horse power

jack

kilometres per hour

kilometre paint-sprayer litre millimetre

revolutions per minute

pliers

tyre changer

screwdriver

tyre lever

spanner

wheel balancer

truck welder wrench

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Unit 2

Automotive Industries 1

Label these vehicle parts with words from the box. axle body bonnet boot chassis engine roof tailgate 1

2

3

Saloon

Coupé

5

3

Convertible

6

7

Hatchback

2

4

Estate car 8

Limousine

People Carrier

Four-wheel Drive

Match the words. British English

American English

1 bonnet

a) station wagon

2 boot

b) hood

3 estate

c) sedan

4 saloon

d) trunk

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Match the vehicle types in 1 with the descriptions. a) A

four-wheel drive is a good vehicle for off-road use.

b) A has three or five doors. The tailgate at the back is usually called a door. You can put down the back seats and carry cases. c) A engine.

is a large expensive car, with a long chassis and wide body. It needs a big

d) A has two doors and a soft roof that you can fold down. It is a good vehicle for driving in warm countries. e) A is at the back.

has two or four doors. The engine is at the front and the boot (for cases)

f) A

is a two-door vehicle with a hard roof.

g) An has a long body, square at the back, with four doors. You can put down the back seats and load large objects through the tailgate. h) A

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has a large body and five to eight seats. It is a good vehicle for large families.

Complete these dialogues. 1 A: What’s B: 2 A:

this vehicle called in English?

3 A: What

B: They’re called wheel nuts.

called a saloon. that vehicle

B: I think

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these called?

? a convertible.

4 A: What B:

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those called axles.

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Automotive Industries 5

Unit 2

Study the diagram of wheels and tyres. valve jack wheel dust cap hub cap tyre axle wheel nuts

6

Match the first, middle and final parts of each sentence. Use the box spanner

to raise

or loosen

the end of the car.

Use the jack

to tighten

or put on

the tyre.

Use the tyre changer

to take off

or lower

the dust cap.

Use your fingers

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the wheel nuts.

Complete the instructions. Use some of the nouns more than once. airline axle compressor dust cap hub cap jack tyre changer valve wheel wheel balancer wheel nuts Changing a tyre 1 Take the

hub cap off the wheel.

2 Loosen the

on the wheel with a box spanner.

3 Push the

under the car. Raise the end of the car.

4 Take the wheel nuts off the

.

5 Take the wheel off the 6 Use the 7 Replace the 8 Use the 9 Switch on the

. and take the tyre off the wheel. on the inside of the wheel. and put the new tyre on the wheel. .

10 Use the

and inflate the tyre.

11 Put the

on the valve.

12 Put the wheel on the

. Balance the wheel.

13 Put the wheel on the

.

14 Put the 15 Lower the car and put the

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Automotive Industries Word List 8

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

axle

dust cap

body

estate car

bonnet

four-wheel drive (4WD)

boot hub cap chassis people carrier convertible station wagon coupé wheel nut engine hatchback hood limousine roof saloon sedan tailgate trunk tyre valve vehicle

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Automotive Industries 1

Unit 3

Complete the text with words from the diagram. Some are used more than once.

fuel gauge

fuel tank

MAX

brake engine

drive shafts

exhaust pipe

pipeline

silencer

On a front-wheel drive vehicle, the (1) engine is at the front of the car, between the two wheels. Two (2) drive the front wheels. The (3) is at the rear of the car, between the rear wheels and below the passenger seat. It holds fuel for the engine. A (4) carries fuel below the car to the (5) at the front. The (6) on the instrument panel shows the quantity of fuel in the (7) . Each wheel of the car is fitted with (8) . When the footbrake is pressed, the (9) slow the moving car. At rest, the handbrake stops the car from moving. J7260 PEARSON Technical English

The car’s exhaust system has a (10) and an (11) . The function of Automotive Industries aw_03_01 the (12) is to reduce the noise from the engine. The (13) carries exhaust gases from the engine under the car between the two rear wheels to the exit point at the rear.

2

Match the parts with their functions. 1 silencer

3

f)

a) slow and stop the wheels of the car

2 fuel gauge

b) carries fuel to the engine from the fuel tank

3 engine

c) measures the fuel in the tank

4 pipeline

d) holds the fuel for the car

5 brakes

e) carries the exhaust gases to the rear of the car

6 drive shafts

f) makes the car quieter

7 fuel tank

g) turns the drive shaft

8 exhaust pipe

h) turn the wheels of the car

Write questions about the parts in 1 and 2. 1

What do the brakes do

?

It carries away the exhaust gases.

They slow the car. 2 What

? ?

They drive the wheels of the car.

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5

It carries fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.

It holds the fuel. 3

?

4

?

6 It turns the drive shafts.

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Complete the descriptions of the four vehicles. 1

2

3

4

front

1 The engine is at the

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and drives the

rear

wheels.

2 The engine is at the

and drives the

wheels.

3 The engine is at the

and drives the

wheels.

4 The engine is at the

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Look at the diagrams in 1 and 4 and underline the correct words. 1 On a 4WD, the drive shaft to the rear wheels is to/in the middle of the car. 2 The pipeline for the fuel is above/below the floor. 3 The fuel tank is on/at the back of the car. 4 The chassis is at/to the bottom of the car. 5 The body is below/above the chassis. 6 The fuel gauge is in/at the middle of the instrument panel. 7 In the UK, the driver’s seat is on/at the right, looking forwards. 8 In the UK, the handbrake is to/at the left of the driver. 9 The exhaust pipe for exhaust gases is below/above the floor.

10 The drive shafts connect the wheels to/on the engine.

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Complete the two dialogues with words from the box. Use some of the words more than once. do does don’t doesn’t have has 1 A:

the car need a new silencer?

B: No, it A:

B: No, I

. it need a new exhaust pipe?

B: Yes, it A: Does it B: Yes, it

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you have a drive shaft?

2 A:

. you have a silencer?

A: B: Yes, I

. good brakes? very good brakes.

. I’m sorry I don’t a drive shaft. Ask in the garage. I think Boris one.

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Automotive Industries Word List 7

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

brake

drive shaft

chassis

exhaust pipe

footbrake

fuel gauge

front

fuel tank

handbrake

instrument panel

pipeline

VERBS

quantity

measure

rear

reduce

silencer

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Unit 4

Read the instruction manual. Write the letters (A–J) next to the names of the controls.

B

A

C

A

B E

D

I

F

J H

G

The diagram shows the controls of a manual, right-hand drive car. On the left of the driver’s seat is the gear lever (1) . There are five forward gears and a reverse gear. The car is always started in ‘neutral’ with the handbrake on. The handbrake (parking brake) (2) is on the floor to the left of the driver. On the floor, there are three foot-pedals: the left-hand pedal is the clutch (3) , the centre pedal is the footbrake (4) , and the right-hand pedal is the accelerator (5) . On the left of the steering wheel (6) indicator lights and the headlight beam.

there is a lever (7)

. This operates the

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Write instructions for the controls in 1. Make full sentences from these notes. Use when and you, and add the and punctuation. 1 push direction indicator up ◊ right-hand indicator lights flash When you push the direction indicator up, the right-hand indicator lights flash

.

2 push the direction indicator down ◊ left-hand indicator lights flash . 3 pull left-hand lever towards you ◊ headlights flash once . 4 push right-hand lever up into first position ◊ wipers operate at long or short intervals . 5 push right-hand lever up into second position ◊ wipers operate at normal speed . 6 push right-hand lever up into third position ◊ wipers operate very fast . 7 pull right-hand lever towards steering wheel ◊ front windscreen washers work . 8 push right-hand lever away from steering wheel ◊ rear windscreen washers work .

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Unit 4

Match the operating instructions with the diagrams. 1

2

1 3 5

3

4

7

8

2 4 6 R

5

6

a) Pull the bonnet release handle.

4

3

e) Turn the key to the right.

b) Press the brake pedal.

f) Push the gear lever to the left and up.

c) Slide the light switch to the left.

g) Push the fuel tank release button.

d) Push the lever away from the steering wheel. (main headlight beam)

h) Pull the main beam lever towards the steering wheel. (dipped headlight beam)

Complete the instructions for checking and topping up the engine oil. Use some of the verbs J7260 more PEARSON Technical English than once. Automotive Industries aw_04_02

add / check / pour / pull / push / put / screw / top up / unscrew / wipe

A Checking the oil level The vehicle must be on a level surface when you (1) check the oil. (2) the dipstick out and (3) it with a clean cloth. (4) the dipstick in. Then (5) the dipstick out again and (6) the oil level. If the oil level is in area A, you can (7) more oil. If the oil level is in area B, you must (8) the engine oil.

A B

B Topping up the engine oil (9) the oil filler cap. (10) the oil level again, using the dipstick. (12) down. (14) down the oil dipstick fully.

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in some oil. (11) on the oil filler cap and (13)

Undeline the correct answers. 1 When the car is lifted up by the jack, you can/can’t drive it. 2 You can/can’t open the car door when the doors are unlocked. 3 When the car is in first gear, you can/can’t drive forwards. 4 When the car is in neutral, you can/can’t reverse. 5 When the steering wheel is locked, you can/can’t turn it. 6 You can/can’t see the dipstick when the bonnet is down. 7 When the filler cap is off, you can/can’t top up the engine oil.

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Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

accelerator

filler cap

bonnet

foot-pedal

clutch

gear lever

dipstick

headlight beam

handbrake

indicator light

footbrake

oil level

lever

release button

VERBS

steering wheel

control

windscreen washer

flash

windscreen wiper

operate

ADJECTIVES

screw

dipped

top up

forward

unscrew

level

wipe

main neutral reverse

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Unit 5

Read the text and label the diagram with the words in bold.

The electrical system of a car The battery stores electricity. When you turn the ignition key, electricity flows from the battery to the starter motor. This turns the engine. The engine drives the alternator. This acts as a generator and produces electricity. It also charges the battery. The alternator produces alternating current (AC). A rectifier pack changes AC to DC (direct current). Diodes in the rectifier pack make sure that output from the alternator flows in one direction to the battery. But current can’t flow from the battery to the alternator. Electrical current runs through the cables of the car’s electrical circuit. The current leaves the battery through the positive terminal. It returns to the battery through the negative terminal.

1

Flow

Cable

+

10

–

9

2 8

6

5

4

3 7

Flow Frame

2

3

Which words in the text do these words refer to? 1 This (line 2 )

a) starter motor

b) ignition key

c) battery

2 This (line 2 )

a) engine

b) generator

c) alternator

3 It (line 2 )

a) generator

b) electricity

c) alternator

4 It (line 6 )

a) battery

b) current

c) terminal

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Read the text. Match the parts with their functions. 1 The battery

a) carry electricity to different parts of the car.

2 The cables

b) generates electricity for the car and charges the battery.

3 The engine

c) changes AC to DC.

4 The alternator

d) drives the wheels of the car and the alternator.

5 The diodes

e) stores electricity for the car.

6 The rectifier pack

f) allow electrical current to flow in one direction only.

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Complete the sentences with words from the box. around / from / into / out of / through / to

5

1 Electricity flows

the electrical cables.

2 Electricity flows

the electrical circuit.

3 Electricity flows

the alternator

4 Electricity flows

the positive terminal of the battery

the battery. the starter motor.

Match an If clause with a result clause.

30 20 10 0

40

50 50 60

20

70

30

60

40

0

70

20

80

10

90

0

40

50 50 60 70

40 20 0

60 70 80 90

OFF

OFF

ON

ignition off

ignition on

If clause

Result clause

1 If the ignition is on,

a) electricity does not flow from the battery to the starter motor.

2 If the lights switch is on,

b) current flows from the battery to the lights.

3 If the ignition is off,

c) electricity flows around the circuit.

Rewrite this sentence with the correct punctuation. if the ignition is off the starter motor doesnt work ◊

6

Complete the sentences. Use the present simple, with or without

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1 If the battery is charged and the lights switch is on, current flows from the battery to the lights. (current / flow / battery / lights) 2 If the battery is charged and the radio switch is off, (current / flow / battery / radio) 3 If the battery is not charged, (current / flow / starter motor / battery) 4 If the alternator is broken, (current / flow / alternator / battery) 5 If no electricity flows from the alternator to the battery, (battery / become flat) 6 If the battery is flat, no (electricity / flow / battery / starter motor) 7 If the ignition is off, (electricity / flow / around / electrical circuit)

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Automotive Industries Word List 7

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

alternator

alternating current

battery

direct current

cable

electrical circuit

diode

ignition key

generator

rectifier pack

output

starter motor

VERBS

ADJECTIVES

charge

negative

store

positive ADVERBS off on

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Unit 6

Match the pictures with the descriptions of the bodywork repairs. 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

c

2

a) He’s cutting a body panel.

g) He’s welding the panel to the body.

b) He’s painting the car with a paint-sprayer.

h) He’s labelling the parts that he can reuse.

c) He’s assessing the damage.

i) He’s masking the paintwork with masking tape.

d) He’s straightening the metal frame.

j) He’s flattening the dents.

e) He’s sanding the filler.

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f) He’s fitting the new parts to the car.

l) He’s putting on body filler.

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Write the –ing form (present continuous) of the verbs on the correct line. assess / connect / cut / dismantle / fit / flatten / grip / hit / label / measure / pull / push / put / raise / slide / straighten / use / wipe 1 Add –ing: assessing, 2 Double the last letter and add –ing: cutting, 3 Drop the –e and add –ing: dismantling,

3

Complete the text, using the verbs in the present continuous. cut / do / paint / put / remove / replace / sand / use / weld

A lecturer is showing the students a DVD of a body repair workshop. The first repair job won’t take long. The mechanic is (1) doing a patch repair on the bonnet. He’s (2) a small patch of filler onto the fibreglass bonnet. Now he’s (3) the patch with a sanding block. Now he’s (4) the repaired bonnet with some paint. Job done! The second job will take longer. Look at that damaged door frame. First, he’s (5) the corrosion. He’s (6) a sanding disk. Now, he’s (7) out the corroded section with a power tool. Finally, he’s (8) a new bar to the chassis, so the chassis will stay rigid. The third job has the most damage, but will be the easiest. Look at the nearside rear panel. Watch. He’s (9) the damaged panel with a new one.

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Unit 6

Read the texts and complete the table below. 1 Seat covers in luxury cars are made from leather. It is made from animal skins and is strong and flexible. It doesn’t melt, but it can burn. 2 The instrument panel is placed in front of the driver’s seat. Holes are cut in the panel, and the instruments are placed behind the holes. Some luxury cars have wooden instrument panels. These are very expensive. The material is hard, but not flexible. You can cut it, but you can’t bend it or stretch it. It doesn’t melt, but it burns. 3 The cheapest car in the world today has a light but strong two-cylinder petrol engine, with a capacity of 623 cc. The engine is made of aluminium. It is placed at the rear and drives the two rear wheels. 4 Heavy goods vehicles have special, heavy tyres. The rubber composite makes the tyre tough but flexible. The steel cords in the tyre walls make the tyres very strong, but heavy. 5 Cars have one or two silencers. Modern cars have steel silencers. These are coated with aluminium and are strong, rigid and corrosion-resistant. 6 Most wheels are made of steel but the wheels of more expensive cars are made from a light but strong alloy. This is more expensive than steel, but it looks better. 7 Most fuel tanks are made of steel, but the tanks of some small cars are made of plastic. Both plastic and steel tanks are rigid, hard and water-resistant. Some of the plastic tanks have heat–resistant steel plates fixed to them. Part

Material

Properties

1 seat cover

leather,

strong,

1) rubber composite 2)

1) tough, flexible 2)

6

1) steel 2)

1) no information given 2)

7

1) 2)

1) 2)

2 3 4 5

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Make dialogues about the parts of a vehicle. 1 instrument panel / plastic / cheap and light

A: What’s / What are the … made of?

2 headlights and sidelights / chrome / corrosion-resistant

B: It’s/They’re made of …

3 seat covers / nylon and polyester / strong and cheap

A: Why do they/you use …?

4 bonnet and boot / steel / tough and rigid

B: Because it’s …

5 seat belts / nylon / strong and flexible 6 body shell / steel / rigid and hard

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Automotive Industries Word List 6

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

dismantle

alloy

flatten

aluminium

grip

corrosion

label

dent

mask

fibreglass

melt

leather

sand

panel

slide

plastic

straighten

steel

stretch

NOUN PHRASES

weld

body filler

ADJECTIVES

masking tape

corroded

patch repair

corrosion-resistant

rubber composite

flexible

sanding block

heat-resistant

sanding disk

luxury

steel cord

nearside

VERBS

rigid

assess

tough

bend

water-resistant

burn

wooden

coat

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Unit 7

Automotive Industries 1

Complete the specification, using the information in the diagram. Specification Length: Width: Height:

Height: 1.9 m

Wheelbase (length):

Engine capacity: 2720 cc

Clearance (height): Fuel tank capacity: Engine capacity:

Fuel tank capacity: 82 l

Weight:

Max. wading depth: 0.6 m

Max wading depth 1: (1) The maximum depth of water which the vehicle can drive through.

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Weight: 2494 kg

Write questions and answers about the vehicle in 1. 1 A: (wide) How wide is the vehicle? B:

It’s 2 metres wide.

6 A: (heavy) B:

2 A: (long)

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7 A: What’s the capacity of the fuel tank?

B:

B:

3 A: (high)

8 A: What’s the capacity of the engine? B:

B: 4 A: (long/wheelbase)

9 A: Can it drive through water? B: (up to 0.6metres deep)

B: 5 A: (high/clearance) B:

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Complete the dialogue with words from the box and information from the table. Use some words more than once. any / how / how / many / much / some / What kind What size

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Item

Quantity

Kind, size or colour

grease

5 large tins

general purpose grease

side light bulbs

20 packets

screw-in

antifreeze

80 litres

1-litre bottles

wiper blades

10 packets

rear windscreen

distilled water

40 litres

2-litre bottles

glue

15 tubes

superglue

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Automotive Industries A: Do you have (1) any anti-freeze?

A: Yes. Do you have (10)

superglue?

B: Certainly. (2) How much do you need?

B: Of course. How (11)

do you need?

A: I need (3) 80 1-litre bottles, please. And I need some wiper blades.

A: (12) (13)

, please. And I need light bulbs.

B: OK. (4) (5)

B: (14) of fitting?

of light bulbs, and (15)

do you need, and ?

A: I need (6) wiper blades.

of rear windscreen

B: Anything else? A: Yes, I need (7) B: (8) 2-litre bottles. A: I’ll take (9)

B: Anything else? distilled water. do you need? It comes in

A: Yes. Do you have (17) B: Yes. (18)

grease?

? General purpose grease?

A: Yes, that will be fine. , please.

B: Anything else?

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A: Side light bulbs with a screw-in fitting. I’ll take (16) .

B: We have large and small tins. (19) A: I’ll take (20)

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, please. And that’s the lot.

Read the information about a new car factory. Use the words in the box. Add any other words. Then write the questions. How / How heavy / How large / How many / How much / How often / What / When 1 How much will the new factory cost

?

The new factory will cost over $2 billion. of the factory be?

2

The roof of the factory will be over 42,000 square metres in area. be?

3

The factory roof will weigh under 75 kg per square metre. the air in the factory?

4

A large tank of water will cool the air in the factory by day and warm it by night. all the air inside the factory?

5

The AC system will replace all the air every 30 minutes. ?

6

There will be 10 huge skylights and 36 smaller ones in the roof of the factory. ?

7 The new factory will be ready at the end of the year.

?

8

The public will be able to visit the factory around March next year. all the year round?

9

No. It will be closed at weekends and also in August for the annual factory shutdown.

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Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

AC (air conditioning)

distilled water

antifreeze

side light bulb

capacity

wading depth

clearance

wiper blade

glue

ADJECTIVE

grease

screw-in

height length packet shutdown skylight superglue tin tube weight wheelbase width

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Unit 8

Complete the report with the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple tense.

Vehicle Incident Report Client:

Date:

Mr R Parker

Insurance Policy Number: BM/724507

10 June 2008

Vehicle: Naxos 304, RA39HDN

The incident (1) happened (happen) on June 7th. In the morning, I (2) (leave) my car in the street near the station. When I (3) (return) in the evening, the car wasn’t there. The police (4) (find) my car the next day. They think that the car thief (5) (smash) the front nearside window, then (6) (drive) the car away. On the corner of a road, he (7) (have) an accident. The car (8) (come) off the road, (9) (run) down a hill and (10) (crash) into a tree. The car (11) (land) on its roof. Later a garage truck (12) (remove) the vehicle. They (13) (lift) it up and (14) (put) it on a trailer. Then they (15) (take) it to the garage. The thief also (16) He also (17)

2

(steal) the in-car multimedia system (MP3/Radio/CD player). (take) my sports bag that was in the boot of the car.

Study the pictures. Read the damage report for the vehicle in 1 and underline the correct words.

smashed

dented

worn

offside

1 Front nearside window chipped/smashed.

6 Nearside panel cracked/scratched.

2 Bonnet of the car badly dented/worn.

7 Driver’s seat cover bent/torn.

3 Windscreen torn/cracked.

8 Roof crashed/dented and scratched/smashed.

4 Boot lock crashed/broken.

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5 Offside wing mirror torn/lifted off.

3

nearside

10 Car radio antenna burnt/bent.

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Read the garage invoice for repairs to the car in 2. What has the garage done? What will the garage do next time? Write sentences using the words in brackets. PATON WOOD GARAGE Swindon SN3 4BJ Customer:

Mr R Parker

Vehicle:

Naxos 304, RA39HDN

WORK DONE: 8 JULY 08

FURTHER WORK NEEDED

1 Fit 2 new side lights, 2 new headlights and 1 new wing mirror. 2 Replace front nearside window and windscreen. 3 Fit new boot lock and radio antenna. 4 Repair nearside panel. 5 Service brakes. 6 Road-test car.

7 Replace in-car multimedia system. 8 Fit new seat cover to match. 9 Repair roof. 10 Replace 2 worn rear tyres after 1,000 km.

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1 (fit) They have fitted two new side lights, two new headlights and one wing mirror. 2 (replace) 3 (fit) 4 (repair) 5 (service) 6 (road-test) 7 (replace) They will 8 (fit) 9 (repair) 10 (replace)

4

Complete the text with words from the box. became / between / came / closed / dried / every / fell / had / in / in / more / more than / produced / repeated / sold / started with (1) In 1914, Henry Ford (2) the first assembly line for car manufacture. A new Model T Ford (3) off the assembly line (4) 15 minutes. Each worker (5) the same job on the assembly line again and again. Factory work (6) safer and the number of injuries (7) . The slowest section of the assembly line was the paint shop. Paint (8) slowly, and only black paint dried fast enough. So, Ford (9) only black cars (10) 1914 and 1926. (11) 1914, an assembly line worker could buy a Model T Ford (12) four months’ pay. The assembly line method of production changed everything. Other companies (13) more workers and (14) fewer cars. Between 1914 and 1930, 250 car manufacturers (15) . Today the automotive industry is a worldwide industry. In 2006, (16) than 69 million vehicles were produced. 11.5 million vehicles were made in Japan, 11.3 million in the USA, and (17) 7 million in China.

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Write short answers to the questions. 1 When did Ford start its first production line? 2 How many cars did Ford make in an hour? 3 Did a worker at Ford do the same job or different jobs? 4 Why did Ford only produce black cars? 5 Were there more car manufacturers in 1914 or in 1930? 6 Which country produced more cars in 2006, the USA or Japan?

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Automotive Industries Word List 6

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

accident

assembly line

antenna

incident report

injury

multimedia system

insurance

policy number

panel

radio antenna

thief

seat cover

trailer

side light

VERBS

wing mirror

crash

PAST PARTICIPLES AS ADJECTIVES

dry

bent

land

broken

remove

burnt

repeat

chipped

sell

cracked

ADJECTIVES

crashed

automotive

dented

nearside

scratched

offside

smashed

worldwide

torn torn off worn

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Unit 9

Label the diagram with words from the text. 1

3

7 fuel 5 air

2

4

fuel injector

6

The fuel supply system A fuel supply system has a fuel tank, a fuel pipeline and a pump. Fuel moves along the pipeline to the carburettor J7268 Technical English Website –with Automotive or the fuel injector. These supply the engine’s cylinders a mixture of fuel and air. The diagram shows one aw_09_01 possible layout of a fuel supply system. The metal or plastic fuel tank is at the rear of the vehicle. It is filled through a fuel supply pipe, closed by a filler cap. A filter around the outlet pipe from the tank removes dirt and water from the fuel. Fuel passes through a metal or plastic pipeline to the front of the vehicle. This pipeline is fixed with clamps to the chassis. When the engine is running, it moves on flexible mountings. Therefore it must have a flexible fuel pipe. The fixed pipeline is connected to a flexible pipe, made of plastic, which carries fuel to the pump. Both the pump and the carburettor are fixed to the engine. The engine drives the pump, which pumps fuel into the carburettor.

2

3

Match the words with the functions to make sentences. 1 The fuel tank

a) connects the fuel tank with the flexible pipe.

2 The fuel pipeline

b) sprays fuel into the airstream above the inlet port.

3 The filter

c) holds the fuel (petrol or diesel).

4 The pump

d) connects the fixed pipeline with the pump.

5 The carburettor

e) pushes fuel along a pipe to the carburettor.

6 The fuel injector

f) closes the end of the filler pipe above the fuel tank.

7 The filler cap

g) mixes petrol with air for the engine.

8 The flexible pipe

h) traps dirt and water.

Make sentences with the words. 1 fuel pipeline / suspend / chassis

The fuel pipeline is suspended from the chassis.

2 carburettor / mount / engine 3 filler cap / screw / into / end of / filler pipe 4 fuel pump / mount / engine 5 filter / fit / around / outlet pipe / from / fuel tank 6 fuel tank / bolt / body 7 flexible pipe / attach / fuel pipeline 8 fuel injector / fix / engine

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Unit 9

Match the sentence halves. 1 If the fuel reserve light comes on,

a) do not start the engine.

2 If a warning signal sounds,

b) fill up with petrol at once.

3 If you put the wrong fuel in your fuel tank,

c) replace the indicator light bulb.

4 If the indicator flashes extra fast,

d) stop the car and switch off the engine.

Punctuate these sentences. 1 if you cant turn on the ignition move the steering wheel from side to side 2 if a buzzer sounds when you open the drivers door turn off the lights and indicator

5

6

Complete the short answers. Then make sentences from the dialogues using if. 1 Does the engine start? No, it doesn’t. OK. Check the starter motor.

3 Is the battery more than five years old? Yes, . OK. Replace it.

5 Is the distributor cap split? . Yes, OK. Replace it immediately.

2 Does the engine start? No, . OK. Turn off the ignition and try again.

4 Do the lights work? No, . OK. Check the battery.

6 Is the clutch cable worn? Yes, . OK. Replace it at once.

1

If the engine doesn’t start, check the starter motor .

2

.

3

.

4

.

5

.

6

.

Use words from the box to complete the troubleshooting guide. ask / charge / check / check / connected / protected / refill / remove / replace / stop

How to avoid common breakdowns Check that the battery terminals are clean and (1) protected with a layer of grease. Check that the battery clamps are firmly (2) . If you don’t make regular long journeys, (3) your battery overnight. If a tyre looks damaged, (4) the pressure.

a tyre dealer for advice. If the spare tyre looks, flat, (5)

If the fuel tank warning signal comes on, (6) If the engine overheats while you are driving, (7)

the tank with fuel at once. at once and check the radiator fan belt.

Water or dirt inside the distributor cap can cause problems. If the engine runs unevenly, (8) any water or oil from inside the distributor cap. If the headlights don’t shine brightly, (9) the alternator. Ask your garage to check the HT (high-tension) leads. If they look worn, (10) them.

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Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

buzzer

distributor cap

carburettor

filler cap

clamp

fuel injector

filter

high tension lead

grease

outlet pipe

indicator

warning signal

mounting

ADJECTIVES

pump

flexible

VERBS

ADVERBS

bolt

overnight

charge

unevenly

flash overheat protect refill sound suspend

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Study the vocabulary. Then use the words in the box to complete the safety instructions. Use some of the words more than once.

lift truck

scissor table

engine hoist

cylinder trolley

always / don’t / must / mustn’t / never 1

Don’t

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smoke in the garage.

2

wear safety goggles when you use the sander.

3

lift heavy weights alone by hand. Use a lift truck in the workshop.

4

wear trainers when you are working in the workshop.

5 You

wear safety boots.

use a cylinder trolley when you move full or empty gas cylinders. leave fuel containers in the workshop.

6 7 You

put them in a locked storeroom.

use a welder without safety gloves and eye protection. work on a fuel tank which has fuel in it.

8 9 You

lower a gearbox from inside a car without a scissor table. use an engine hoist when you remove an engine.

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2

Unit 10

Make sentences from the table. It might

get

your eyes.

There might

burn

an electric shock.

You could

damage

yourself.

You might

be

fuel inside the tank. very hot.

You could Example: Be careful! It might be very hot.

3

Complete each sentence with a pair of verbs. lift–injure / reverse–hit / use–start / carry–drop / allow–injure / service–trap / run–slip / leave–roll / walk–fall / climb–fall 1 Don’t

run

inside the workshop; you might

slip

2 Don’t

petrol to burn rubbish or waste; you could

3 Don’t

a car unbraked and in gear; it could

4 Don’t

a customer into the workshop; they might

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inside the workshop; you might

6 Don’t

a ladder which is unsecured; you could

7 Don’t

a car engine in poor light; you might

8 Don’t

objects from raised storage areas down a ladder; you could

9 Don’t

heavy objects without a hoist; you might

10 Don’t

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somebody or something. and hurt yourself. your hand. them.

your back.

under the raised forks of a fork-lift truck; an object could

off and hit you.

Complete the safety report with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. On April 5th, I inspected the factory of Sure-Grip Tyres and I (1) found (find) many safety hazards. There (2) (be) oil and grease on the floor in Workshop A. The floor (3) (be) wet, but nobody (4) (put) up a barrier or warning sign. In many parts of the factory, there (5) (be) rubbish in the gangways. Rubbish and waste (6) (be) not in the correct containers. Some of the work areas and gangways (7) (be) not well lit. There (8) (be) many loose cables on the ground. Some of these (9) (cross) gangways and (10) (have) no cable covers. A supervisor (11) (tell) me about an accident last month. A new driver (12) (drive) a fork-lift truck out of Workshop D. The exit from the workshop (13) (be) not level but (14) (be) on a slope. There (15) (be) no warning signs or floor markers for drivers of fork-lift trucks. The driver (16) (drive) down the slope and part of the load (17) (fall) off the fork-lift truck. There (18) (be) a lot of steam in the area. A person with a lift truck (19) (not see) the load on the ground, (20) (go) into it and (21) (hurt) his leg and his back. Luckily, the person with the lift truck (22) (not be) badly injured and he is now back at work.

5

Ask the questions for these answers about the accident in 4. 1 It took place at the Sure-Grip Tyres factory. (Where / accident)

Where did the accident take place? 2 It happened last month. (When / happen) 3 Because the exit from Workshop D was on a slope. (Why / accident / happen) 4 No, there weren’t any. (warning notices / floor markers) 5 Part of the load fell off the fork-lift truck. (What / fall / fork-lift truck) 6 A person with a lift truck walked into the load on the ground. (Who / walk / load) 7 Because there was a lot of steam in the area. (Why / not see / load) 8 He injured his leg and his back. (What / injure)

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Automotive Industries Word List 6

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

barrier

cable cover

gearbox

cylinder trolley

grease

electric shock

patch

engine hoist

protection

floor marker

sander

lift truck

slope

safety goggles

steam

scissor table

storeroom

warning sign

VERBS

ADJECTIVES

injure

level

reverse

oily

slip

unbraked

trap

unsecured ADVERBS in gear

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Unit 11

Match the diagrams with the captions. A

B

fuel

C ECU (1) fuel

injector air

ECU (1)

fuel air

air

(1) ECU = electronic control unit

1 In single-point injection, one injector is used for all the cylinders. It provides a fine spray of petrol, J7268 which is mixed with air. Technical English Website – Automotive

2 In multi-point injection, one injector is used for each cylinder. Petrol flows along the ‘fuel rail’aw_11_01 and is then mixed with air for each cylinder. 3 In indirect fuel injection, petrol passes through an injector and comes out as a fine spray. This is mixed with the air as it enters the cylinder. The injector is controlled by the electronic control unit.

2

Label the diagram with the words in bold. fuel out

1

fuel in

8

9

10

7 2 5

6

4

3

Fuel is pumped out of the fuel tank at the rear of the car. The fuel pump makes the fuel flow through the fuel filter and along the fuel pipeline towards the engine and the injectors. The fuel filter prevents dirt and water from passing through it and into the engine. Two valves are fitted to the fuel pump. The pressure relief valve limits the maximum pressure. The other one, the non-return valve at the outlet of the pump, stops the fuel from flowing back through it. The pressure in the fuel delivery system keeps the fuel rail above the injectors full. It also makes the fuel come out through the injectors as a fine spray. More fuel is delivered to the fuel rail than is needed. The pressure allows the extra fuel to return through the pressure regulator to the fuel tank via the return fuel pipeline. The regulator controls the operating pressure of the system. It also stops air locks from forming in the pipes. The fuel pump is electrical. If the car is in an accident, the pump switches itself off. This prevents fuel from flowing around the fuel supply system and possibly out of broken fuel pipes.

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Unit 11

What do these words in italics in 2 refer to? Choose the correct answer. 1 it (line 3)

a) fuel

b) fuel filter

c) fuel pump

2 one (line 4)

a) engine

b) pressure

c) valve

3 it (line 5)

a) fuel

b) pump

c) non-return valve

4 it (line 6)

a) fuel rail

b) fuel delivery system

c) pressure

5 it (line 9)

a) system

b) return fuel pipeline

c) pressure regulator

Study the language table. Then read the text and delete the wrong words. The engine The intake valve The filter

causes

the petrol pump

to

makes

the petrol pump

work.

lets

the mixture

enter

the cylinder.

allows

the mixture

to

enter the cylinder.

from

entering the carburettor.

prevents / stops dirt

work.

A simple carburettor The carburettor mixes petrol and air for the engine. The fuel pump makes the petrol (1 flow / to flow) along the fuel line to the carburettor. The fuel enters the float chamber through the fuel inlet, and then rises in both the float chamber and the fuel discharge nozzle. As the fuel rises, this makes the float in the float chamber (2 rise / to rise). This causes the needle valve at the top of the float (3 close / to close). As the needle valve rises, it stops more fuel (4 to enter / from entering) the float chamber. This allows the level of fuel (5 remain / to remain) just below the top of the discharge nozzle. When the engine is running, this causes air (6 enter / to enter) the mixing chamber. The throttle valve allows more or less air (7 enter / to enter) the mixing chamber. If the airflow increases, this lets more fuel (8 enter / to enter) the mixing chamber through the jet. This causes the engine (9 turn / to turn) faster. The jet allows the right amount of fuel (10 flow / to flow) to the discharge nozzle. The rush of air causes the fuel (11 change / to change) into a fine spray as it leaves the discharge nozzle. Finally, the mixture of air and fuel is carried into the cylinders of the engine.

5

Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the verbs from the box with or without not. Use some of the words more than once allow / cause / let / make / prevent Starting the engine 1 The fuel-rich mixture allows the engine to start more easily when cold. 2 The choke flap too much air from entering the carburettor. 3 Later, the choke flap more air mix with the fuel. Idling 4 At slow speeds (idling), the throttle valve

much air flow through the venturi.

Driving at medium speed (cruising) 5 The throttle valve air to flow through the venturi. 6 If you open the throttle valve more, this the air flow to speed up. Accelerating 7 The accelerator pump

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Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

electronic control unit

airflow float chamber carburettor cylinder filter float injector jet outlet

fuel delivery system fuel discharge nozzle fuel inlet fuel rail mixing chamber

pipeline

multi-point injection

pressure

needle valve

rush

non-return valve

spray

pressure regulator

valve

pressure relief valve

venturi

return fuel pipeline

VERBS

single-point injection

deliver idle NOUN PHRASES

throttle valve ADJECTIVES indirect

air lock air stream choke flap

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Unit 12

Read the text and complete the specification chart.

Mining Trucks A mining truck is a very large vehicle that carries earth and rocks around mines. It doesn’t travel on public roads. The truck has a powerful engine at the front, with a driver’s cab mounted above it. The body rests on the chassis, which is supported by two axles. The body is raised to empty its load of rocks. The largest mining truck in the world has a height of 6,494 mm, a width of 7,680 mm and a length of 12,862 mm. The wheelbase is 5,905 mm. Unloaded, the truck weighs about 116,707 kg. It can carry a load of up to 218 tonnes. The truck has six wheels and a top speed when loaded of 54.3 kph. The maximum engine speed is approximately 1,750 rpm. The mining truck is high enough to move over rough ground without difficulty. It has a ground clearance of 1,005 mm. The standard fuel tank holds 4,354 litres. If the customer wishes, a bigger one can be fitted, holding 4,922 litres.

Number of wheels

6

Fuel tank capacity

2

Length or

Width

Max. engine speed

Height

Max. speed (loaded)

Ground clearance

Number of axles

Wheelbase

Weight (empty)

Max. load

Use the phrases in the language table and the information in brackets to complete the sentences. ~ about, approximately

> more than, over

≤ up to

< less than, under

≥ at least

1 The mining truck has a height of about 6.5 metres and a length of more than 12.8 metres. (height ~ 6.5 m; length > 12.8 m) 2 The truck

.

(weight > 116 tonnes) 3 It can carry

.

(load ≤ 218 tonnes ) 4 The largest fuel tank

.

(capacity ≥ 4,900 litres) 5 When empty,

.

(front axle / carry / ~ 46% of the weight; rear axle / carry / ~ 54% of the weight) 6 When loaded,

.

(front axle / carry / ~ 33% of the weight; rear axle / carry / ~ 67% of the weight)

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Unit 12

Match the parts of the car with words from the box. body / chassis / disk brakes / drive shafts (transmission) / drum brakes / battery / engine / exhaust / fuel tank / silencer / steering wheel / suspension 1

11 10

body

2 9

7

5

12 3 4

6

4

8

Read the garage job sheet and the example answers. Then complete the dialogue between the garage supervisor (S) and the mechanic (M). 1 Disconnect old radiator ✓ [FINISHED]

✓ [FINISHED]

2 Connect new radiator ✗ [THIS AFTERNOON]

I’ve replaced the front tyres.

3 Lubricate drive shafts and axles ✓ [FINISHED]

✗ [IN PROGRESS]

4 Disconnect and dismantle fuel pump ✓ [FINISHED]

I haven’t

5 Repair fuel pump ✗ [IN PROGRESS]

✗ [TOMORROW]

6 Inspect alternator ✗ [TOMORROW MORNING],

I haven’t changed the oil yet. I’ll do that tomorrow.

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7 Take off door panel ✓ [FINISHED] 8 Remove dents in door panel ✗ [TOMORROW AFTERNOON]

S: Have you (1) disconnected the old radiator?

S: Have you (7)

M: Yes, (2) I have.

M: No, (8)

S: Have you (3) connected the new radiator yet?

S: (10)

M: No, (4) I haven’t. I’ll do that this afternoon.

M: (11) yet. (12) tomorrow morning.

S: Have you (5) axles?

the drive shafts and

M: Yes, I have.

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. (9)

M: (14) and

the

now.

the alternator?

S: Have you (13)

M: Yes, I have. S: Have you (6) fuel pump?

the fuel pump?

the door panel? .

S: Have you (15)

in the door panel?

M: No, (16) yet. (17) tomorrow afternoon.

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Automotive Industries Word List 5

Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.

NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

cab

disk brake

capacity

drum brake

earth

ground clearance

load

mining truck

mine

ADJECTIVES

rock

loaded

suspension

powerful

wheelbase

rough

VERBS

standard

connect

unloaded

disconnect

ADVERBS

inspect

approximately

lubricate remove

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